Principal Ai Architect

**Ready to Architect the Future of AI? Let's Talk.**

**Principal AI Architect**

Are you ready to redefine what's possible with Gen-AI and AI/ML? Do you thrive on influencing strategies, aligning stakeholders, and creating transformative solutions that deliver real value? If you're a visionary leader with a flair for collaboration and innovation, this is your chance to lead the AI revolution.

In this role, you won't just design frameworks - you'll lead the charge, working with diverse teams to embed AI into the fabric of our business. You'll be at the forefront of change, guiding strategy, driving execution, and creating solutions that leave a lasting impact on our customers and the business. All of this in a matrixed environment where your influence and thought leadership will shine.

**Your Role | Te Huarahi Whakatipu**

Fancy wielding the power of AI to elevate decision-making, supercharge customer experiences, and transform productivity—while making sure no rogue robots take over? Here's what you'll do:

- ** Architect the Future**: Design secure, scalable, and ethical AI/ML frameworks that drive real outcomes, from predictive analytics to automated content creation.
- ** Lead without Authority**: Inspire, influence, and align cross-functional teams and stakeholders around shared goals and strategies.
- ** Shape Strategy**: Work closely with leaders to co-design AI solutions that align with business outcomes and deliver value across the board.
- ** Be Hands-On**: Roll up your sleeves to tackle challenges, demonstrate best practices, and bring momentum to AI initiatives.
- ** Drive Innovation**: Spot the opportunities where AI can shine - natural language processing, automation, predictive analytics - and lead the charge to make them happen.
- ** Master Partnerships**: Guide vendor selection and procurement to ensure the best tools, platforms, and technologies are in place.
- ** Champion Ethics**: Keep us grounded in fairness, transparency, and accountability as we harness the power of AI.
- ** Foster Learning**: Mentor teams, ignite curiosity, and create an environment where innovation thrives.

**How You'll Show Up | Tu mai Tu Rangatira**

This role isn't just about what you do; it's about how you do it. Here's what sets you apart:

- You see the big picture and know how to get there, creating roadmaps and strategies that are bold yet achievable.
- You're a natural leader, guiding without direct authority and rallying teams around shared goals.
- A strong background in enterprise architecture, with a hunger to know all you can about AI/ML.
- You bring people together, turning complex ideas into clear, actionable plans.
- You're driven by a desire to explore, innovate, and make an impact.

**What you'll get | Ngā rauemi Manaakitanga**
- Career development - You're our focus. Keep on developing your talent as we continue to offer you career development opportunities
- Annual Volunteer Leave - Support charities of your choice with paid volunteer days every year.
- Flexible working - Hero your lifestyle with a blend of in office and at home working.

Your blueprint to greatness starts here. If you're ready to inspire change, architect solutions, and lead with purpose, we want to hear from you. Let's shape the future of AI together.

**2degrees. It's time for something different**

**2degrees, kua tae te wa kia eke panuku.**
- Job Details
- Reference #
- 47442
- Posted on
- 24 Jan 2025
- Closes on
- 07 Feb 2025 09:00
- Location(s)
- Auckland (Head Offices)
- Expertise
- Architecture
- Job level(s)
- Experienced (4+ years), Team leader, Management
- Work type(s)
- Permanent